Boat buddy system anchor pole with grill attachment

ABSTRACT

A transportable cooking container with a fastener joint on the bottom wall of the container. An anchor post consisting of a vertical component with an auger at one end. An anchor post consisting of a horizontal component attached to the vertical component spaced ⅔ up the total length of the vertical component from the auger end of the vertical component. The non-auger end of the vertical component can be inserted into the fastener joint on the bottom wall of the cooking container, which fastener joint can be manually moved between an opened position, opening the clasp allowing for insertion of the vertical component, and a closed position, securing the cooking container to the vertical component of the anchor post.

The Boat Buddy System is an innovative line of products designed withthe recreational boat enthusiast in mind. The Boat Buddy System iscentered around a lightweight but durable Anchor Post that is simple toset, move, and store. The Boat Buddy Anchor Post is the integral part ofthe system, providing a secure attachment point for watercraft whenanchored in shallow water and also a base for a number of recreationalaccessories including (but not limited to) The Boat Buddy GrillAttachment.

Boating enthusiasts have long been without an accessory that allows themto combine in water activities with the traditional comforts of home.The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole provides a secure attachment point foraccessories (hereinafter “Attachments”) previously only enjoyed on land.When secured to the Anchor Pole, the Attachments can either be utilizedwithout the user ever having to leave the water or while the user is onland.

The Anchor Post

The Anchor Post is the integral component of the Boat Buddy System. TheAnchor Post is made of a tubular material that is both lightweight anddurable. The Anchor Post consists of a horizontal and a verticalcomponent that are affixed in such a way that they resemble a Latincross. On one end of the vertical component is an auger. The horizontalcomponent is affixed to the vertical component on the end opposite theauger and approximately ¼ of the total length of the vertical componentfrom the end of the vertical component opposite the auger end. Thehorizontal component is affixed so that it is perpendicular to thevertical component and has two arms that extend from the verticalcomponent in opposite directions at equal lengths. At the end of eacharm is a material that is affixed to the horizontal component thatallows the user to grip the horizontal component when using the AnchorPost.

On the non-auger end of the vertical component is a fastener joint usedto affix Attachments to the Anchor Post. The fastener can be opened andclosed using a mechanism that tightens or loosens the fastener jointaround the Attachments.

Ideally, to use the Anchor Post, the user stands in water that is at oraround waist level. The Anchor Post may also be used in water of otherdepths or on land. The auger end of the Anchor Post is placed on theriver or lake bottom (or the ground if on land) so that the verticalcomponent is perpendicular to the bottom of the lake bottom, riverbottom, or the ground. The user holds the horizontal component on thecoated ends, and using a twisting motion combined with downwardpressure, screws the auger end of the vertical component into the lakebottom until the Anchor Post is adequately inserted into the lake bottomwith the non-auger end of the vertical component protruding from thesurface of the water.

Once the Anchor Post has been inserted into the lake bottom, the usercan secure his or her watercraft to the Anchor Post by affixing astandard marine line from the watercraft to the Anchor Post.Additionally, the Attachments may be fastened to the non-auger end ofthe Anchor Post via the fastener joint to enhance the user'srecreational experience and allow the user to enjoy activitiestraditionally relegated to land while in the water.

The Grill Attachment

The Boat Buddy System Grill Attachment allows the user to prepare andenjoy grilled food items without ever leaving the water. The Boat BuddySystem Grill Attachment consists of a charcoal or propane grill with atubular post affixed to the bottom of the grill. The post is of slightlysmaller diameter than the fastener joint, and is inserted into thefastener joint on the non-auger end of the Anchor Post. The GrillAttachment can be inserted into the fastener joint when the joint isopened. When the fastener joint is closed, the Grill Attachment isfirmly attached to the Anchor Post. The Grill Attachment also includes atop component cover with a handle that allows the user to cover the foodwhile grilling. The bottom component of the Grill Attachment has handlesthat allow the user to affix or remove the Grill Attachment from theAnchor Post without waiting for the grill's temperature to lower aftercooking. The bottom component of the Grill Attachment also has legs thatextend below the tubular post allowing the Grill Attachment to be usedon a flat surface or in conjunction with the Anchor Post.

Alternate Uses

The Boat Buddy System is also appropriate for applications other thanrecreational boating. The Anchor Post and Grill Attachment can beutilized by beachgoers to enjoy grilled food without leaving the beach.Tailgaters at concerts or sporting events can also use the Anchor Postand Grill Attachment when table space is at a premium. The Anchor Postand Grill Attachment can be utilized at any public park to provide freshgrilled food for picnics. The Boat Buddy System can be utilized in anylake, river, ocean, or other body of water with a bottom that the AnchorPost is able to penetrate. Additionally, The Boat Buddy System can beutilized on land on any surface that the Anchor Post is able topenetrate.

EXPLANATION OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIG. 1 shows a front view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole. When theAnchor Pole is held by the gripping material (label 4) on the horizontalcomponent (label 3) and turned so that the vertical component (label 1)rotates in combination with downward pressure, the auger end (label 2)of the vertical component (label 1) is inserted into the lake or riverbottom so that the fastener joint (label 5) protrudes from the surfaceof the water.

FIG. 2 shows a back view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole. When theAnchor Pole is held by the gripping material (label 4) on the horizontalcomponent (label 3) and turned so that the vertical component (label 1)rotates in combination with downward pressure, the auger end (label 2)of the vertical component (label 1) is inserted into the lake or riverbottom so that the fastener joint (label 5) protrudes from the surfaceof the water.

FIG. 3 shows a right side view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole.When the Anchor Pole is held by the horizontal component (label 3) andturned so that the vertical component (label 1) rotates, the auger end(label 2) of the vertical component (label 1) is inserted into the lakeor river bottom so that the fastener joint (label 5) protrudes from thesurface of the water.

FIG. 4 shows a left side view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole. Whenthe Anchor Pole is held by the horizontal component (label 3) and turnedso that the vertical component (label 1) rotates in combination withdownward pressure, the auger end (label 2) of the vertical component(label 1) is inserted into the lake or river bottom so that the fastenerjoint (label 5) protrudes from the surface of the water.

FIG. 5 shows an overhead view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole. Whenthe Anchor Pole is held by the gripping material (label 4) on thehorizontal component (label 3) and turned so that the vertical componentrotates in combination with downward pressure, the auger end of thevertical component is inserted into the lake or river bottom so that thefastener joint (label 1) protrudes from the surface of the water.

FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of The Boat Buddy System Anchor Pole. Whenthe Anchor Pole is held by the gripping material (label 4) on thehorizontal component (label 3) and turned so that the vertical componentrotates in combination with downward pressure, the auger end (label 2)of the vertical component is inserted into the lake or river bottom sothat the fastener joint protrudes from the surface of the water.

FIG. 7 shows a front view of The Boat Buddy System Grill Attachmentshowing my new design. The Grill Attachment consists of a two-partcharcoal or propane grill consisting of a bottom component (label 1) anda top cover component (label 5). The top cover component (label 5) has ahandle (label 6) that insulates the user from heat during use. Thebottom component (label 1) also has handles (label 2) that insulate theuser from heat during use. The bottom component (label 1) has a tubularpost (label 4) protruding from the bottom of the component that isinserted into the fastener joint on the Anchor Post. The bottomcomponent (label 1) also has legs (label 3) affixed to the bottom thatextend further than the tubular post (label 4) allowing the user toutilize the Grill Attachment on any flat surface or in conjunction withthe Anchor Post.

FIG. 8 shows a back view of The Boat Buddy System Grill Attachment. TheGrill Attachment consists of a two-part charcoal or propane grillconsisting of a bottom component (label 1) and a top cover component(label 5). The top cover component (label 5) has a handle (label 6) thatinsulates the user from heat during use. The bottom component (label 1)also has handles (label 2) that insulate the user from heat during use.The bottom component (label 1) has a tubular post (label 4) protrudingfrom the bottom of the component that is inserted into the fastenerjoint on the Anchor Post. The bottom component (label 1) also has legs(label 3) affixed to the bottom that extend further than the tubularpost (label 4) allowing the user to utilize the Grill Attachment on anyflat surface or in conjunction with the Anchor Post.

FIG. 9 shows a right side view of The Boat Buddy System GrillAttachment. The Grill Attachment consists of a two-part charcoal orpropane grill consisting of a bottom component (label 1) and a top covercomponent (label 5). The top cover component (label 5) has a handle(label 6) that insulates the user from heat during use. The bottomcomponent (label 1) also has handles (label 2) that insulate the userfrom heat during use. The bottom component (label 1) has a tubular post(label 4) protruding from the bottom of the component that is insertedinto the fastener joint on the Anchor Post. The bottom component (label1) also has legs (label 3) affixed to the bottom that extend furtherthan the tubular post (label 4) allowing the user to utilize the GrillAttachment on any flat surface or in conjunction with the Anchor Post.

FIG. 10 shows a left side view of The Boat Buddy System GrillAttachment. The Grill Attachment consists of a two-part charcoal orpropane grill consisting of a bottom component (label 1) and a top covercomponent (label 5). The top cover component (label 5) has a handle(label 6) that insulates the user from heat during use. The bottomcomponent (label 1) also has handles (label 2) that insulate the userfrom heat during use. The bottom component (label 1) has a tubular post(label 4) protruding from the bottom of the component that is insertedinto the fastener joint on the Anchor Post. The bottom component (label1) also has legs (label 3) affixed to the bottom that extend furtherthan the tubular post (label 4) allowing the user to utilize the GrillAttachment on any flat surface or in conjunction with the Anchor Post.

FIG. 11 shows an overhead view of The Boat Buddy System Grill Attachmenttop cover component. The top cover component (label 5) of the GrillAttachment is used to cover foot cooking on the bottom component. Duringuse, the top cover component (label 5) can be placed on or removed fromthe bottom component via the handle (label 6) that insulates the userfrom heat emanating from the Grill Attachment.

FIG. 12 shows an overhead view of The Boat Buddy System Grill Attachmentbottom component. The bottom component (label 1) of the Grill Attachmentincludes a grate (label 8) that separates the food from the heatingelement. Food is placed on the grate (label 8) and is cooked over theheating element. The handles (label 2) attached to the bottom component(label 1) insulate the user from heat emanating from the bottomcomponent (label 1).

FIG. 13 shows an underneath view of The Boat Buddy System GrillAttachment top cover component and bottom component. The top component(label 2) includes a handle that is affixed via rivets (label 7) orother attachment mechanism to the top cover component. The bottomcomponent (label 5) includes handles (label 6) that are affixed to thebottom component (label 5) and allow the user to lift, carry, or rotatethe bottom component (label 5) without being affected by the heatemanating from the bottom component (label 5). The bottom component(label 5) also includes a tubular post (label 4) protruding from thebottom of the component that is inserted into the fastener joint on theAnchor Post. The bottom component (label 5) also has legs (label 3)affixed to the bottom that extend further than the tubular post (label4) allowing the user to utilize the Grill Attachment on any flat surfaceor in conjunction with the Anchor Post.

1. A transportable anchor post comprising a vertical component includingan auger at one end to manually insert the vertical component into theground or other surface, and a horizontal component attached to thevertical component spaced ⅔ up the total length of the verticalcomponent from the auger end of the vertical component, and a cookingcontainer to enclose a heating source carrying a clasp on the bottomwall of the cooking container including an external handle to manuallymove the clasp between an opened position, opening the clasp allowingfor insertion of the vertical component, and a closed position, securingthe cooking container to the vertical component.
 2. An anchor postwherein the auger end of the vertical component can be inserted into theground or other surface by applying downward, twisting pressure on thehorizontal component, and, once inserted into the surface, the non-augerend of the vertical component can be inserted into a clasp attached toanother object, securing the object to the anchor post and elevating theobject from the ground or other surface.